For decades, the central courtyard at Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) has been a place of serenity, and a sanctuary for patients, families, WCH employees, and wildlife of all kinds. It is unknown exactly when the courtyard was incorporated into the facility design, but the koi pond and African sumac shade trees have been popular with patients, visitors, and staff …
Category: Ecotherapy
29September
Comments below were provided by real patients and visitors of Wickenburg Community Hospital: When I woke up in the morning and saw the feeder it brought great joy to my heart. I love humming birds! What a great idea. Awesome way to lift patients spirits. – Sandra C. I have really enjoyed watching the hummingbirds! – Richard K. What a …
27July
Wickenburg Community Hospital and Clinics expand Hospital Hummers: A Hummingbird’s Grace is Medicine for the Soul After receiving multiple positive comments from patients regarding the Hospital Hummers project, Wickenburg Community Hospital & Clinics (WCH) have expanded the program yet again. WCH has embraced eco-therapy in a way that allows those who receive care and work on campus, to enjoy …
31January
Comments below were provided by real patients, visitors and staff of Wickenburg Community Hospital: Dear Don, What a blessing to see God’s amazing beauty in small form. I was feeling very bad, while here at Wickenburg Hospital. With the help of good staff and lovely birds. Thank you for putting a smile on my face and bringing joy to those …
23January
What a delight it was to find hummingbirds coming up to my husband’s window. They are so uplifting & a great sign of hope to get better so a patient feels they want to get back out in life. Thank you for this very special inspiration. 1-23-2019 Acute Care Patient
12December
We have an exciting project here at Wickenburg Community Hospital that Patients, Families, Visitors and Employees are talking about! Do you ever have the opportunity to spend time in or at least walk through our beautiful courtyard? Have you noticed a Hummingbird feeder or two? Would you believe there are actually 7 in the courtyard alone? “What is so special …